HC Deb 13 February 1940 vol 357 c591W
Mr. Creech Jones

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in practice, he is able to arrange for leave of absence to be granted to soldiers to visit their homes before departure for service abroad; and whether steps can be taken to make the practice more general?

Mr. Stanley

The great majority of soldiers are now given leave to enable them to visit their homes before proceeding overseas?